shutoff

shut·off

noun \ˈshət-ˌȯf\

Definition of SHUTOFF

1

: something (as a valve) that shuts off

2

: stoppage, interruption

Examples of SHUTOFF

1. <the utility company threatened them with the shutoff of electricity if the bills weren't paid>

First Known Use of SHUTOFF

1847

Related to SHUTOFF

Synonyms

arrest, arrestment, cease, cessation, check, close, closedown, closure, conclusion, cutoff, discontinuance, discontinuation, ending, expiration, finish, halt, lapse, offset, shutdown, end, stay, stop, stoppage, surcease, termination

Antonyms

continuance, continuation

Related Words

mop-up, phaseout; abeyance, break, interruption, layoff, letup, moratorium, pause, standstill, suspension

Near Antonyms

extension, persistence, prolongation

Rhymes with SHUTOFF

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